Join hosts Fred Briley and Lori Talamo as they recap the biggest Disney and Universal theme park changes of 2024! From thrilling new attractions to stunning entertainment and major park updates, this episode is your ultimate guide to everything that made 2024 a landmark year for theme park fans.

Fred and Lori dive into new rides, exciting refurbishments, magical nighttime shows, and even discuss how these changes impacted their own family trips. With bonus conversations about Marvel rights, Disney Cruise Line expansion, and what’s coming in 2025, this episode is jam-packed with insider insights and theme park fun! 🌟🎶

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode

• 🐸 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Debut — first impressions & storytelling magic

• 💧 Journey of Water — the new interactive Moana-themed experience

• 🌈 Encanto Celebration Show — why it’s a fan-favorite addition

• 🚁 Dreams That Soar Drone Show — the future of nighttime entertainment

• 👻 Haunted Mansion Expansion — new lore, details & fan reactions

• 🐻 Country Bear Jamboree Refurbishment — what changed & what stayed classic

• 🏰 Disneyland & Disney World Updates — what’s new on both coasts

• 🎢 Universal Studios Additions — major 2024 improvements & experiences

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Fred & Lori’s Family Trip Reflections — personal stories & highlights

• 🦸 Marvel Rights Chat — what’s possible and what’s still restricted

• 🛳️ Disney Cruise Line Expansion — ships, destinations & future excitement

• 🔮 Looking Ahead to 2025 — the top updates fans should be excited for